Hibernian 2 Rangers 3

WALES captain Craig Bellamy has faced up to the sad reality of constant failure with a small nation on the World Cup stage.

Wales boss John Toshack tonight insisted his side could recover from the disappointment of losing 2-0 to Finland in their crunch World Cup qualifier.

Wales 0 Finland 2

Wales 0 Finland 1

Finland failed to take advantage of a numerical advantage as 10-men Portugal earned a 1-1 draw in their opening Group A Euro 2008 qualifier.

Charlton have offered a new three-year contract to England defender Luke Young.

New Charlton manager Iain Dowie has wasted little time in beginning to shape his side for next season with the announcement that both striker Jay Bothroyd and defender Chris Perry are leaving the club, while centre-half Jonathan Fortune has agreed a new deal.

Charlton have released strikers Shaun Bartlett, Jonatan Johansson and Francis Jeffers as the Addicks prepare for a fresh start following the departure of long-serving manager Alan Curbishley.

Reading moved further clear at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship with a 2-0 win at Burnley.

Sheffield United cut Reading’s lead at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship to nine points with a 2-1 derby win over rivals Sheffield Wednesday.

Charlton manager Alan Curbishley could again make several changes to his out-of-form side against Arsenal on Boxing Day.

Tottenham’s attacking problems were highlighted again following the shock 1-0 defeat to Grimsby at Blundell Park in the Carling Cup.

Luke Young believes Darren Bent can give Charlton extra impetus to push for a European spot by becoming the 15-to-20-goals-a-season striker the club have lacked in the Premiership.

Charlton manager Alan Curbishley has some defensive concerns ahead of Sunday’s Barclays Premiership clash with Manchester United at The Valley.

Aston Villa 0 Charlton Athletic 0

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley could be forced into several changes for tomorrow’s clash with fellow UEFA Cup hopefuls Bolton at The Valley.

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley is threatening to make changes for the Premiership clash against Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday.

The Republic of Ireland clung on to top spot in World Cup qualifying Group Four as France were held to a goalless draw by Switzerland.

Chelsea maintained their 11-point lead at the top of the Barclays Premiership but were made to fight for a 4-1 win against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley has a few injury concerns as he prepares for tomorrow’s visit of West Brom in the Barclays Premiership.

Everton 0 Charlton 1

Barclays Premiership Charlton confined their recent dismal record of cup defeats by lower division opposition to the history books as they comfortably dismissed Rochdale.

Brett Emerton grabbed the goal that gave Blackburn Rovers a vital win over Charlton Athletic – only their second at Ewood Park this season.

After a gruelling Christmas schedule of four games in nine days Blackburn and Charlton made one change as they looked to bounce back from New Year’s Day defeats.

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley must decide whether to freshen up his side for tomorrow’s trip to Blackburn following the New Year’s Day defeat by Arsenal.

Charlton have no fresh injury worries ahead of Monday night’s Barclays Premiership clash with Fulham at The Valley.

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley will have to juggle his frontline for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash at West Brom after losing both Jonatan Johansson and Kevin Lisbie to hamstring injuries.

Crystal Palace 0 Charlton 1

Crystal Palace 0 Charlton 1

Alan Curbishley has no fresh injury problems as he prepares Charlton for tomorrow’s lunchtime trip to Manchester United.

Charlton 4 Norwich 0

Frank Lampard scored a fantastic free-kick after 33 minutes to give Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea side the lead in the west London derby.

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley will consider whether to shuffle his pack again for tomorrow’s trip to Tottenham.

Charlton 1 Middlesbrough 2

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley handed 21-year-old midfielder Jerome Thomas his first start in the Barclays Premiership for today’s match against Middlesbrough at The Valley.

Charlton skipper Matt Holland could be in line to make his first Barclays Premiership start since the opening day of the season when Newcastle visit The Valley on Sunday.

Charlton 1 Blackburn 0

Charlton 0 Southampton 0

Manchester City 4 Charlton 0

Charlton start their centenary season at Bolton tomorrow with manager Alan Curbishley trying to solve the riddle of their status.

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley is waiting on the fitness of several players ahead of tomorrow’s Barclaycard Premiership clash at Leeds.

Leicester defender Nikos Dabizas is to escape suspension following his sending-off in the 2-2 draw at Charlton which confirmed the Foxes’ relegation from the Premiership on Saturday.

Charlton 2 Leicester 2